COVID-19 Resources

This UW-IT guide to working remotely offers an overview of frequently used tools. Direct links to these topics:

• Meet virtually with video, voice, and chat
• Connect to the UW Network with a VPN
• Collaborate with others using online productivity platforms
• Access UW administrative systems
• Remotely access, store and back up files
• Phone and voicemail
• Get software
• Practice safe computing

As of 3/4/20, Zoom has been expanded to the Pro license for all UW users to support remote work, teaching, and research collaboration. The Pro features allow sessions of up to 300 users with no time limit, recording sessions, and conducting break out groups.

• Zoom (UW IT information page )
• How-to: Sign in to UW Zoom
• How-to: Join a UW Zoom Meeting
• Introduction to Zoom: UW IT recorded webinar
• Scheduling A Recurring Class Session In Zoom – Screen capture demo provided by a UW instructor
• Teaching Guide: Zoom App in Canvas
• Use Zoom for Online Office Hours
• Protect your Zoom meeting space and class sessions – UW IT guide to Zoom security setting
• Zoom Security Settings – USC’s suggested Zoom security settings

UW

• UW’s Novel Coronavirus Page – UW’s primary information & FAQ page which is continuously updated
• Office of the Registrar Residency Coronavirus FAQs
• Working through Coronavirus – UW HR Resource Page covering Time Off & Leave, Teleworking Arrangements, and Supporting Employees Who Are Directed to Self-Isolate.
• Mitigating Impacts to Research

SPH

• SPH Coronavirus Page  – Public response, resources, and news
• Browse COVID-19 Weekly Webinar recordings on YouTube.